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Feast for Dominican Moms, with the FIRST one.

Thanks so much to Jenna for calling it to my attention! I had forgotten that this feast was here. I had forgotten that last year my Chris (then Chris, still) had called me to wish me a happy feast day. I had forgotten until Peter Joseph called me again this morning. {I just LOVE it that he calls me on feast days!} We had a good chat, and we decided that she is a great patron for me and other Dominican moms, and a great grandmother of sorts for him. Hey, it’s always nice to have another patron saint on your side!

So, for all you Dominican moms, new or old, here she is! Blessed Jane was the FIRST Dominican Mom. For a good write up about her, go to the best site: the Dominican Province of St Joseph site and check her out. She was holy and prayerful, known for her compassion, and for having all three of her sons enter religious life as priests. I’ll tell you my favorite bit about her: when she was expecting, she dreamt that she was having a puppy and it arrived with a torch in it’s mouth (hence the nickname “Gods dogs…or Godzdogz”).

Now, I’m not all holy like she was but I dreamt I was having puppies too! Both times with my big boys…though they didn’t arrive carrying torches, probably more like snacks and skateboards. Even so, I think it’s a connection that makes me smile. We Dominican’s we are all about finding the laughter and joy…so, it’s apropos of today. I know I’ve got a big smile on my face this morning.